Job description
If you are looking for a rewarding new role within healthcare, you are in the right place!
Working in healthcare can be incredibly fulfilling as it allows you to make a positive impact on people's lives every day.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to work within an educational setting in Barnsley as a Healthcare assistant. Greenacre is a special school educating children and young people aged 3-19 years with severe and complex care needs.
At Greenacre, you'll join our committed School Health Team, dedicated to supporting children with a variety of ongoing, complex healthcare needs.
Our team works hand-in-hand with teachers, teaching assistants, and pastoral staff to provide essential support for students with additional complex healthcare needs. This collaboration helps ensure that students can fully participate in their education while effectively meeting their needs.
By working together, we can empower every student to achieve their full potential and thrive both inside and outside the classroom.
Duties of the care team
We are looking for a friendly, dedicated, and compassionate team to provide highly skilled care to children who have additional healthcare needs, including: -
1. Enteral feeding
2. Administration of regular and emergency medication
3. Diabetes and epilepsy management
4. Personal care
5. Moving & handling
Pay Rates:
£12.50 per hour
Approx. £100 per 8-hour shift
This position is Monday to Friday, Term time only
Part Time Days available (up to 3 shifts per week)
6. 9:30am - 3:00pm
7. 8:00am – 3:30pm
To be successful in this role it is essential that you have experience with the following:
8. Applicants must have previous relevant 3 months healthcare experience working with children.
9. Experience of working in a fast-paced environment.
10. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
11. Professional and positive approach
We believe in fostering meaningful connections, building trust, and promoting a sense of belonging.
This is a personally rewarding role where you can build on your clinical skills and experience, whilst delivering exceptional care and support to our service user, really making an impact on their day-to-day life.
Why work for Apollo Home Healthcare? We specialise in the provision of highly complex clinical care services delivered in the homes of service users. We are passionate about delivering the highest standard of care and we recognise that our Nurses, Healthcare Assistants and Support Workers are integral to doing this. In return for your hard work and dedication you will receive:
12. Flexible hours to suit
13. Confirmed rotas
14. Excellent rates of pay
15. Holiday pay
16. Full clinical training
17. Opportunity to work with other service users in the area
18. Ongoing professional training and development
Please do not hesitate to contact our dedicated recruitment team on 01902 847111 or email on recruitment@apollohomehealthcare.com to find out more. Apply for this job